My Mom and I went on a vacation and they had this toaster in the house we rented. Before owning this I was using an air fryer with a toast option for toasting. It did not work well. This toaster works wonderful. It toasts both side of the bread evenly, quickly and it easy clean up. I like that the crumb tray is located at the back of the machine, so you don't see it.
Flimsy, & mediocre performance,BUT WORTH THE PRICE
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Les M.
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
It toasts, unevenly; control dial feels about to fall off. This is the third one of this model we’ve owned The first one we sent back immediately because it toasted only one side in one of the slots. Second one did exactly the same but we decided to live with it. I don’t have high hopes for the longevity of this one, but Wirecutter recommends it, all things considered.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, May 26, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the 2 Slice Compact Plastic Toaster—we’re sorry to hear about the uneven toasting and control dial concerns, especially after multiple units. For more consistent results, we recommend placing bread centered in the slots, avoiding overly thick slices, and ensuring the crumb tray is clean and properly seated, as buildup can sometimes affect performance. We understand your frustration and would like to learn more to better assist and review your experience. Please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190 and reference ticket #8900997627—thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us improve future models.
This Cuisinart toaster was a replacement for a Cuisinart toaster very similar which I purchased about 15 years ago. It has been a great toaster, but it was time for a new one. It is toasting my morning bagels evenly and the size of the toaster fits well on my countertop.
Toster worked great for two weeks. Then stopped toasting on one side. Returned .
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, May 7, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with the 2‑Slice Compact Plastic Toaster, and we’re sorry to hear about the issue you encountered. If one side stops toasting, sometimes cleaning the crumb tray and ensuring it’s free of debris can help improve performance, though this may indicate a functional concern. Please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1‑800‑726‑0190 and reference Ticket #8900641419 so we can assist with next steps. Thank you for your feedback—it helps us improve future models.
Just got this new toaster and haven’t used it yet. Looks great. I like that it is designed for bagels and Texas toast. I purchased the black one to match other kitchen appliances. Looking forward to using it but been out of town so it’s just looking pretty. Ive had their coffee makers for the past dozen years with the last one lasting almost 6 years making 2-3 pots a day and I just replaced it at the same time. I’ve been happy and satisfied with their products and service when needed. Highly recommend them.
Nice little toaster with a good spring to it. I like that you can raise the handle after it is finished to expose the toast further. Also the REHEAT function is nice if you wait to long to butter toast and it gets cold.